Page 4: Historical Events In 2017

Apr 02   On this day in history attack on visitors to Muslim shrine by a custodian and others in Sargodha, Pakistan leaves 20 dead   

Apr 03   Bomb on St Petersburg metro kills 11, 2nd bomb defused on this day in history.   

Apr 04   Alibaba becomes the world's largest retailer according to US Securities and Exchange Commission on this day in history.   

Apr 04   In the year 2017 chemical weapons attack on Khan Sheikhoun, Syria by Syrian government forces kills more than 80 civilians   

Apr 04   Pink Star diamond sets world record price of $71 million for a gem at an action in Hong Kong in the year 2017.   

Apr 05   In the year 2017 pepsi ad featuring Kendall Jenner pulled after criticized for trivializing demonstrations   

Apr 06   Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Florida for talks with US President Donald Trump on this day in history.   

Apr 06   On this day in history in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack on a rebel-held town, the U.S. military launches 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles at an air base in Syria. Russia describes the strikes as an "aggression", adding they significantly damage U.S.-Russia ties.   

Apr 07   Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts Electric Light Orchestra, Joan Baez, Yes, Tupac Shakur , Journey, and Pearl Jam on this day in history.   

Apr 07   In the year 2017 truck driven into a department store in Stockholm, killing 4 in a terror attack   

Apr 07   US President Donald Trump orders missile strike on Syrian airfield after chemical weapons attack on Khan Sheikhoun on this day in history.   

Apr 08   In the year 2017 fifth day of protests by thousands in Caracas, Venezuela against the government   

Apr 09   On this day in history 81st Masters Golf Tournament: Spanaird Sergio Garcia wins his 1st major after beating Justin Rose in a playoff   

Apr 09   On this day in history suicide car bombing in Mogadishu, Somalia kills at least 17, Al-Shabaab group claim responsibility   

Apr 09   In the year 2017 twitter footage of passenger forcibly removed from United Airlines flight in Chicago after flight overbooked causes outrage   

Apr 09   Two Egyptian coptic churches in Tanta and Alexandria attacked by suicide bombers leaving at least 44 dead in the year 2017.   

Apr 10   "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" directed by James Gunn and starring Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldana premieres in Toyko on this day in history.   

Apr 10   Alabama Governor Robert Bentley resigns over relationship with an aide and possible misuse of state funds to cover it up in the year 2017.   

Apr 10   Edward Enninful is announced the new Editor of "British Vogue" its first male and black editor in the year 2017.   

Apr 13   In the year 2017 in the 2017 Nangarhar airstrike the U.S. drops the GBU-43/B MOAB, the world's largest non-nuclear weapon, at an ISIL base in Afghanistan.   

Apr 14   In the year 2017 "The Fate of the Furious" directed by F. Gary Gray, starring Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson opens worldwide - highest-grossing weekend at $532 million   

Apr 14   Meethotamulla rubbish dump collapses onto houses in Colombo, Sri Lanka killing 26 on this day in history.   

Apr 15   Suicide car bomb targets buses carrying Syrian evacuees at Rashidin, 126 killed including 70 children on this day in history.   

Apr 16   Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan wins referundum on 18-article constitutional reform package on this day in history.   

Apr 16   On this day in history world record for gathering of Charlie Chaplin lookalikes - 662 at Manoir de Ban, Chaplin museum in Vevey, Switzerland   

Apr 17   On this day in history 1st living giant shipworm at 3 ft found in the Philippines, really a type of clam   

Apr 18   British Prime Minister Teresa May announces she will seek a "snap" election on this day in history.   

Apr 19   In the year 2017 fox News confirms they would be letting go of Bill O'Reilly after allegations of sexual harassment   

Apr 20   Terrorist attack on police van on Champs Élysées, Paris 1 police officer killed, 2 injured on this day in history.   

Apr 21   On this day in history taliban attack army base at Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, killing more than 100   

Apr 22   Ilie Năstase thrown off tennis court for insulting British female players during Fed Cup play-off against Romania in Constanta in the year 2017.   

Apr 26   Gift Ngoepe becomes 1st black African to play in Major League Baseball, for the Pittsburgh Pirates on this day in history.   

Apr 28   Gwyneth Paltrow brand Goop and Condé Nast announce they will be launching a quarterly publication together on this day in history.   

Apr 29   3 tornadoes hit south east of Dallas, Texas, killing 5 in the year 2017.   

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Jan 01   Tony Atkinson, British economist died on this day in history.   

Jan 01   Hilarion Capucci, Syrian Catholic bishop died in the year 2017.   

Jan 01   Derek Parfit, British philosopher died on this day in history.   

Jan 02   John Berger, British art critic, novelist and painter died on this day in history.   

Jan 02   Viktor Tsaryov, Russian footballer died on this day in history.   

Jan 03   Igor Volk, Ukrainian-born Russian cosmonaut died in the year 2017.   

Jan 04   Ezio Pascutti, Italian footballer died in the year 2017.   

Jan 04   Georges Prêtre, French conductor died in the year 2017.